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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448,483.54, 671,964.02 and 270,616.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448,483.54, 671,964.02 and 270,616.80 is: 405,465.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448,483.54 : 671,964.02 = 270,616.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448,483.54/671,964.02 = 270,616.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448,483.54x = 671,964.02 × 270,616.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448,483.54x = 181,844,752,807.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,844,752,807.54/448,483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,465.83

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